CORONAVIRUS — COVID-19 and Our Firm

At this time, Brown, Brown & Young, P.A. is operating at 100%, and will continue to do so, throughout the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. You can count on us!

Throughout the almost 120 years our firm has been in practice, our top priorities have always included the health and safety of our employees, business partners, clients and the community we are privileged to be a part of, and to serve.

For the safety of everyone, and in compliance with the Executive Orders as issued by Governor Hogan, we are providing protected but limited physical access to our offices for both staff and clients alike. Those of us who have technology at home that allows full access to needed files and data may be working from home, with full confidentiality established for any files or information.

Other staff members may be working in the offices, observing the protections necessary to uphold our essential business practices, while remaining in full compliance with Executive Orders. For instance, we offer you socially-distant, protected conferencing with plexiglass barriers between all parties.

How We Handle Estate Planning, Wills, POAs and Other Documents in These Times

There are special circumstances respecting the estate planning area of our practice. To learn more about this, here is information from Jay Young and our Estate Planning attorneys.

Remote Conferencing Is Also Available

As an additional service, Brown, Brown & Young offers you the extra safety of remote video conferencing, calling and presentations, using ZOOM technology. Our clients can download the free ZOOM app at no expense to them. Simply call and ask us to host the meeting. You can attend by PC, laptop, a tablet or a smartphone!

Please start by calling 410-838-5500 or 410-879-2220; after hours, a FIRM DIRECTORY will connect you to your attorney's voice-mail.

If you use the CONTACT FORM that is on this page, your question will be routed to your specific attorney.

Finally, you may start a communication via E-MAIL. Many of our attorneys monitor their e-mail messages 24/7!

• To reach Augustus "Gus" Brown, send him an e-mail.

• To reach Albert J. A. "Jay" Young, send him an e-mail.

• To reach Jacquie Delisle, send her an e-mail.

• To reach Edward "Ned" Curry, send him an e-mail.

• To reach Maureen Sentman Danos, send her an e-mail.

Other Useful Information for These Times

1. As of April 26, 2021, both Harford County and Cecil County courts are re-opening. However, different courts are reopening at different rates in both jurisdictions, especially regarding the availability of jury trials.
   
   Please contact your attorney at Brown, Brown & Young for specific information relating to your matter or your appearance.
   
   All Courts will accept filings and all forms of communications. District Courts are more fully open, for bail reviews, bench warrants, protective orders, guardianships and more. Circuit Courts are open for bail reviews, arraignments, sentencing and plea agreements in some cases. Some public access is available, but please consult your attorney about whether you will be admitted to the courthouse.
   
   Please visit these links that allow you to see the status of all cases currently in the Maryland Court System:

   Maryland Judiciary Case Search:
   http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/
   
   Harford County Circuit Court daily docket (not posted until 4 pm the day before):
   https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/dockets/circuit/ha/hadocket.pdf
   
   Cecil County Circuit Court daily docket showing all cases, and highlighting those that will be heard in accordance with the Administrative Order: https://www.mdcourts.gov/data/circuit/ce/cedocket.pdf

2. County Executive Barry Glassman has published an archive of his weekly COVID-19 updates; you will find it at: https://www.harfordcountymd.gov/2823/COVID-19-Resources.
   
   His administration is also here to answer your questions about COVID-19. Contact Harford County at citizensaffairs@harfordcountymd.gov or by calling 410-638-3420, and the County government will convey to you accurate information designed to keep you and your family safe.

Thank you in advance for your patience and continued loyalty, as we navigate through this challenging and uncertain situation together.

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